Some Columbus residents are now more equipped live a healthy life thanks to one middle school in the area.

Fort Service Learning Magnet Academy in Columbus hosted their second annual Community Health Fair today, March 13. The school partnered with Columbus Regional, Saint Francis, and other organizations to offer free services to the community.

A sixth grader at the school tells News Leader 9 why the fair is important.

"Some people are not able to afford some of their healthcare," says Nyana Geisler. "So we decided to have this for them."

Participants had the opportunity to receive free health screenings, and talk to health professionals about any issue they may be experiencing.